Find out more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in e-learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like OpenupEd to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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